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Every year Inc. releases a list of the Top 5000 Fastest Growing Companies in the U.S. We are pleased to congratulate Traction Capital portfolio company, Kwikly, for making the list for the second year in a row! This year Kwikly was ranked #169, up from #491 last year. Kwikly was the first investment in our fund back in 2021 […]
By Cooper Eral For startups seeking funding, demonstrating traction is an essential factor that investors look for. Traction proves that your business idea is gaining momentum, attracting customers, and holding growth potential. Whether you are a pre-revenue or post-revenue startup, effectively conveying your traction can significantly increase your chances of securing funding. This blog post […]
By Ellie Pigott In the fast-paced and ever-evolving world of venture capital (VC), any calculated risks can disrupt the carefully cultivated ecosystem. One such risk caused a catastrophic event that has sent shockwaves through the VC community, the crash of SVB (Silicon Valley Bank), a prominent financial institution that has been instrumental in financing countless […]
By Chris Carey Welcome to Traction Capital’s AI Insights! At Traction Capital, we are committed to supporting startups by providing them with valuable resources and industry trends that can drive their success. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of the business landscape, revolutionizing various sectors and opening up countless opportunities for innovation and […]
E-commerce party supply company, Prime Party, has received a $500,000 investment from Traction Capital. The Washington-based company is making themed parties easier than ever before. Traction Capital looks forward to working closely with Prime Party as they roll out new brands and scale their business. Prime Party is a direct to consumer, TV show themed […]
By Ellie Pigott Startups face many challenges in their journey to success, but perhaps the most critical is finding product-market fit. This is the stage where a startup has developed a product or service that meets the needs of a specific group of people, otherwise known as their target market. When achieved, the startup has […]
Traction Capital has invested $500,000 in a St. Cloud based startup making school supplies more convenient and accessible. Impacks provides families with pre-packed school supply kits, tailored specifically to their school and grade. The Minneapolis venture capital firm looks forward to helping Impacks expand their customer base and give back to their community. Impacks is […]
Clean Waste Systems (“CWS”) has received a $500,000 investment from Traction Capital. The Maple Lake, MN based company manufactures and sells equipment utilizing its own proprietary, patented ozone technology for sterilizing infectious medical waste. The process uses significantly less energy and water to operate and produces a fraction of the greenhouse gas emissions as traditional […]
By Carrie Emslander What is cash flow? Cash flow is a crucial aspect of any business, as it refers to the inflow and outflow of money. It’s the lifeblood of an organization and, if managed properly, can help ensure its long-term success. In this blog, we’ll take a closer look at what cash flow is, […]
B2B marketing technology company, Scribe, has received a $400,000 investment from Traction Capital. The Minnesota based company provides businesses with handwritten notes scribed by robots to be mailed to customers. Traction Capital looks forward to working with the Scribe team as they continue to grow. Scribe provides businesses with personalized, handwritten mailers for existing clients […]